Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Meanings of names in The Fountain of Fair Fortune


Here's some research I've done on  the meanings of the names of the protagonists in "The Fountain of Fair Fortune".

The name Amata has the following meaning:
 
Much loved in Latin, or alternatively, "Worthy of love". It is a name that's been regularly used since the 17th century. It has steadily grown in popularity over the years and remains a favourite in the English speaking world.
 http://www.quickbabynames.com/meaning-of-Amata.html 

The name Altheda has the following meaning:
With healing power.
 http://www.quickbabynames.com/meaning-of-Altheda.html 
The name Asha has the following meaning: 
One who is lively. A very popular Arabic name 
http://www.quickbabynames.com/meaning-of-Asha.html 

And these other meanings in  http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Asha.html have been suggested by a student 

(Origin: Sanskrit) Meaning:  Hope
(Origin:  Swahili) Meaning: Life 


 

1 comment:

  1. Asha is also the Zoroastrian concept of "truth, order".

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